| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | North Sioux City | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1,387 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 | Alcester | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 352 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 | Elk Point | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 688 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Beresford School District 61-2 | Beresford | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 708 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
How Union County compares
Together they enroll 3,135 students across 13 schools. The largest is Dakota Valley School District 61-8 with 1,387 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Union County, South Dakota
Union County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Union County is Dakota Valley School District 61-8 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Union County, SD?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Union County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Union County, SD?
Of the districts serving Union County, Dakota Valley School District 61-8 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.